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Comic books September 1949

  • Vol. 9 #5
    Shadow Comics (1940 Street & Smith) Vol. 9 #5
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1281577003
  • Vol. 208 #3
    Short Stories (1890-1959 Doubleday) Pulp Vol. 208 #3


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Front cover detached 30%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Vol. 19 #11
    Silver Screen (1930-1977 J. Fred Henry Publications) Magazine Vol. 19 #11

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    Volume 19, Issue 11 - September, 1949. Vintage monthly published magazine with a focus on the film industry as a whole. First published in November of 1930, publication continued through the late 1970s. Priding itself as a source for exclusive behind the scenes stories about filmmaking, Silver Screen also contained a fair amount of articles about celebrities, their relationships, the latest in fashion, and film reviews. Articles include Cary Grant profile, Lucille Ball in the movies and more. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Vol. 4 #12
    Sir! (1942 Valiant Publishing Corp.) Magazine Vol. 4 #12

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    Volume 4, Issue 12 - September, 1949. In this issue; "Stalin's Play-Boy Son", German Women and Our Troops", "Will You be Buried Alive?, and more. Plus, lots of cartoons, sports and war stories. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 37 #3
    Sky Fighters (1932-1950 Standard) Pulp Vol. 37 #3

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  • Issue #7
    Smilin' Jack (1948-1949 Dell) 7

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    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 13 #4

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  • Vol. 1 #1
    Southern Fireside (Brown-Seiwell Co, Inc.) Vol. 1 #1


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    • Spine split 25%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.

    A monthly publication featuring life and culture in the southern US. NOTE: This publication contains negative racial and cultural depictions. It reflects some attitudes of the era in which it was published that would not be acceptable today. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #8
    Special Agent (1947) 8

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    Adventures of FBI agent Steve Saunders, originally a backup feature in True Comics (1941). A bank-robbing pilot tries to escape by air; Saunders tracks a kidnapper and his hostage into the Florida swamps; Michael Trigger must decode a cryptic message to track down a crimelord. Includes a note that the series is "presented with the cooperation of the FBI" and based on authentic cases. Official Story of the FBI; The Flying Thief; T-Man Michael Trigger; No Runs No Hits!; The Jungle Mystery. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 48 #7
    Sphinx (1902-1953 Sphinx Publishing Corp.) Independent Magazine for Magicians Vol. 48 #7
  • Issue #17
    Spirit (1944 Quality) 17

    Cover art by Will Eisner. Untitled Spirit story featuring The Organ Grinder, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Untitled Spirit story featuring Big Jake Gooley, script by Manly Wade Wellman, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Two Flatfoot Burns stories, scripts and art by Al Stahl. Untitled Spirit story featuring The Metal Monsters, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Jonesy humor page by Bernard Dibble. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Sep 4 1949
    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Sep  4 1949

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    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

  • Sep 11 1949
    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Sep 11 1949

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    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

  • Sep 18 1949
    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Sep 18 1949

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    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Love comic cover; has gag love comic ads inside.

  • Sep 25 1949
    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic (1940-1952) Sep 25 1949

    Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Only appearance of Ice.

  • Sep 4 1949

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    September 4, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

  • Sep 11 1949

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    September 11, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

  • Sep 18 1949

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    September 18, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

  • Sep 25 1949

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    September 25, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

  • Vol. 6 #5
    Sports Fiction (1938-1951 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 6 #5

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  • Vol. 18 #2

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  • Issue #3
    Spunky (1949 Standard) 3

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  • Issue #1
    Spy and Counterspy (1949) 1

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    Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Charles Sultan and John Belfi. Tales of espionage from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, published as the Cold War was just heating up. The introduction of ace espionage agent Jonathan Kent (no relation to Clark); Kent goes undercover behind the Iron Curtain to recover plans for an atomic bomb detonator; The real-life story of World War I spy Mata Hari, who used her womanly wiles to uncover state secrets. Jonathan Kent, Counterspy; Docket #4123-W; Report to the Nation: Operation China; Cosmic Menace; Operation: Pearl; Beautiful Betrayer: The Story of Mata Hari; Man Hunt from the East. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #96
    Star Spangled Comics (1941) 96

    Robin in "The Boy Who Could Invent Miracles" (Batman Cameo), Tomahawk in "The Drums of the Dead," Captain Compass in "Port of the Past," Dover and Clover in "The Disappearing Ducks," Manhunters in "Watchdogs With Wings" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 48 #1
    Star Western (1933-1954 Popular) Pulp Vol. 48 #1


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    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

    Vol. 48, No. 1 - September 1949. 7" x 9", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #4
    Starlet O'Hara in Hollywood (1948) 4

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    36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #232

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  • Vol. 20 #1
    Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 20 #1


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    • 2" Spine split from top.

    Volume 20, Issue 1 - September, 1949. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories: "The Portal in the Picture" by Henry Kuttner, "The Hothouse Planet" by Arthur K. Barnes, "Communications" by Edwin James, "A Condition of Beauty" by John D. MacDonald, "The Fires Within" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Beyond The Black Nebula" by Rene LaFayette. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. Softcover, 7-in x 9-in, 164 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 3 #6

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    Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 1 #19

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    Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

  • Vol. 1 #20

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    Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

  • Vol. 1 #21

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    Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

  • Vol. 1 #22

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    Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

  • Vol. 5 #4
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #4


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

    September, 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "Minion of Chaos" by John D. MacDonald, "Minus Danger!" by George O. Smith, "The Metal Moon" by Neil R. Jones, "Bride of Eternity" by Margaret St. Clair, "The Miniature" by John D. MacDonald (as Peter Reed), "World of No Return" by Bryce Walton, and "Star-Brother" by Stanley Mullen. Interior Illustrations by Lawrence, Finlay, Van Dongen, Paul, and Leydenfrost. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 5 #4

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    Canadian Edition. September, 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "Minion of Chaos" by John D. MacDonald, "Minus Danger!" by George O. Smith, "The Metal Moon" by Neil R. Jones, "Bride of Eternity" by Margaret St. Clair, "The Miniature" by John D. MacDonald (as Peter Reed), "World of No Return" by Bryce Walton, and "Star-Brother" by Stanley Mullen. Interior Illustrations by Lawrence, Finlay, Van Dongen, Paul, and Leydenfrost. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #4
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 4
    • Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.
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    Cover pencils possibly by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Oracle of Smallville! starring Superboy, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Super Safety Boy!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Backwoods Boy starring Daniel Boone. A Day in the Life of Dennis article on Dennis Day. Superboy Acrobat--Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Submarine Superboy!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Smokey the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. A full-page Wheaties ad featuring Stan Musial. "Who Will be the Lucky Boy and Girl to Spend a Day with Superboy" contest is cover featured. Sorry, contest ended Sept. 30, 1948! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4909
    Superman-Tim (1942) 4909
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    #82 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1949 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

  • Issue #1
    Supersnipe Comics Vol. 5 (1949) 1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Double Cover: 1st cover 4.5, interior cover 6.0.
    • Label #3977926010
  • Issue #5
    Sweeney (1949 Buz Sawyer's Pal) 5

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  • Issue #1
    Sweet Love (1949 Harvey) 1

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    Stories and art by Lee Elias and Vic Herman. Tales of teen love and heartbreak from Harvey. In an offbeat story, an amnesiac falls for the handsome doctor who's helping her rebuild her memory after an accident. The story "My Foolish Heart" features art by Lee Elias in a Milton Caniff style. Journalism student Ginnie falls for her handsome teacher, but classmate Alvin tries to convince her to date someone her own age...like him. Escape From Memories; I Had a Crush On My Teacher; My Foolish Heart; Nobody Loved Me!; My Love Was at Stake; Winnie the Waitress; Sweet Love Lines; They Said No One Could Love Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #79
    Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) 79

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    Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Sharp-tongued, redheaded Claire is known for her cutting remarks, but when romance blooms, she forgets to put the claws away. Mary and Bob hit it off, but Mary fears that Bob will learn she's the reason why Bob's friend Jeff got dumped by his girlfriend. Phyllis, who demonstrates pianos, meets Harry, a record-company promoter or "song-plugger," in a story that's a little time capsule of the 1940s (pre-rock) music biz. Plus a comics biography of actor Dana Andrews, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. Frivolous!; Loves Enemy; My Hearts Betrayal; Unworthy of Romance; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: Dana Andrews. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 10 #3
    Target Comics (1940) Vol. 10 #3

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    Cover art by L. B. Cole. The Hoodooed Cadet starring Cadet, art by Nina Albright. Boitram the Boiglar humor page by Art Helfant. A Bug and A Lug text story. Gary Stark story, art by Harvey Fuller; heading for home after a thrilling adventure in South Africa. Targetoons story by Milt Hammer. Heathcliff the Hobo story, script and art by Art Helfant. Candid Charlie story, art by Robert Q. Sale. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Photo cover by L. Willinger. "They Called Me Boy Hater" text story. "Act Your Age" text story, pencils by Warren Kremer. "A Stranger Stole My Heart," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Chuck Miller; Sally is tired of boring Clark and wants to date fun boys. "I Was Tired of Being Good," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; Moving to a new town Ginny changes her look and persona to attract boys. "Breaking Hearts Was My Hobby!", script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; Marian wants to be the center of attention from the guys, especially when they are interested in other girls. "Sailors Were My Weakness," script by Dana Dutch; Dot thinks she has been played by a sailor with a girl in another port. Movies Current Reviews; Reviews of You're My Everything, The Heiress, Sand, Slattery's Hurricane, and Prince of Foxes. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, and Dana Dutch. No issue number on cover or indicia inside. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. Baby-sitter Linda falls for her married employer John, and schemes to separate him from his wife, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Down-on-her-luck Lauren gets a chance to impersonate another woman and get a job, but when she falls for Peter, does she dare to tell him the truth? Plus a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Gave Boys the Green Light; I Cheated...for the Thrill of It; Dishonest Kisses Were My Downfall; I Liked Older Men. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 5

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    Photo cover by Willinger/ Shostal. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Warren Kremer, Dana Dutch, and A. F. Sogio. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Beauty-contest winner Wilma faces disappointment when she learns what Hollywood is really like, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, rumors start to spread after Hazel is caught on a boat far from shore with Bob. Another Baker story features a farm girl finding love, in a story told in captions, Prince Valiant-style, without word balloons. Plus a Fumetti-style story told using black and white photographs. And fashion advice and music reviews from the dawn of the teenager era, 1949. Come-On Girl; I Was a Hollywood Cinderella; My One Little Mistake; Love Is Born; Rival in Love; Platter Chatter; Brushes to Beauty. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 57 #2
    Ten Detective Aces (1933-1949 Ace Magazines) Pulp Vol. 57 #2


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    Vol. 57, No. 2 - September 1949. Features ten detective stories.... 7" x 10", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #24
    Tex Granger (1948) 24
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

    Stories and art by Lorence Bjorklund, Phil Berube, Ferris Weddle, Stanley J. Meyer and Vic Herman. Cover by Lorence Bjorklund. Western adventure with sheriff Tex Granger, formerly the star of Calling All Boys (the comic's old title). An outlaw gang plans a raid on Tex's town; Corrupt officials try to steal the sheriff election away from Tex; Factual stories on the Pony Express and the cacti of the West. Sports Shorts; Strange Loot; Hector; Cactus of the West; Proud Conquerors; Jacknife Elects a Sheriff; The Pony Express; Horse vs. Man. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 36 #1
    Texas Rangers (1936-1958 Standard) Pulp Vol. 36 #1


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Staple rust: Slight.
    • Staple rust: Slight.
  • Vol. 6 #2
    Thrilling Football (1939-1952 Standard) Pulp Vol. 6 #2

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